The Chicago Bulls had two games postponed last week due to a massive COVID-19 outbreak. At one point, the Bulls had 10 players in the NBA's health and safety protocols, which finally prompted the postponements. Last month, Nikola Vucevic also missed time with COVID.

One Bull who hasn't yet tested positive for the virus is Lonzo Ball. When asked about his ability, so far, to avoid COVID, the Bulls guard had a rather funny response:

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It seems as if Ball is doing his best to avoid testing positive, though that doesn't always work either. It wouldn't be surprising if Ball still tests positive at some point given how COVID has spread throughout the Bulls and is spreading rapidly around the NBA, but he'll keep trying to avoid it.

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Chicago is certainly hoping one if its prized offseason acquisitions doesn't miss any time. Ball has been instrumental in turning this Bulls franchise around after years of terrible basketball. He's playing well on both sides of the ball, averaging 13.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.8 steals and a block while shooting 41.9% from 3-point range. His ability to get Chicago out in transition has made them one of the more exciting teams in the NBA.

The Bulls are 19-10 after their dominant performance against the Houston Rockets on Monday. Ball was the best player on the floor, going for 19 points, eight assists, five rebounds, five steals and a block in 133-118 win. The guard also had one of the coolest passes of the NBA season:

Chicago is in second place in the Eastern Conference. As this team continues to get healthier, watch out.